In Conclusion
It is clear that launching and managing an international project adds a number of extra challenges that do not necessarily exist in a project that only involves the home territory. Additional "people" skills are essential to facilitate a smooth working relationship amongst diverse team members from different cultures and with different coordination expectations. Always remember that while you are judging the members of your team, they will also be judging you!
Obviously, if you know of any other project management approaches, you should always set up what you think will work best for your team. Project management for international teams is a lot of fun, and you will also get to learn more about different cultures around the world.
|